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Best Madison County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 3,170 students in Madison County, TN.
The top-ranked private preschools in Madison County, TN include Jackson Christian School, University School Of Jackson, and St. Marys School.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Tennessee private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
83% of private preschools in Madison County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Church of Christ).

Top-Ranked Madison County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Jackson Christian School
(Church of Christ)
832 Country Club Lane
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 300-4605
Gr: PK-12 | 871 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
St. Marys School
St. Marys School Photo - St. Mary's is the longest, consistently running parochial school in TN, founded by The Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia, in Nashville, in 1878.
(Catholic)
(3)
1665 Hwy 45 By Pass
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-2525
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Christian Academy
Trinity Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(1)
10 Windy City Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 410-8230
Gr: PK-12 | 699 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
University School Of Jackson
University School Of Jackson Photo
(5)
232 McClellan Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-0812
Gr: NS-12 | 1,071 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Augustine School
(1)
1171 Old Humboldt Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 660-6822
Gr: PK-12 | 201 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
535 Denmark Jackson Road
Denmark, TN 38391
(731) 616-6165
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Madison County, Tennessee

Madison County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
146 McClellan Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 660-4774
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
34 Garland Drive
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-3322
Gr: 5-8 | 21 students

Overview

This County (Madison County)
This State (TN)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,170 Students
76,633 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
268 Teachers
7,336 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
51%
52%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1116
(Out of 1600)
1265
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,619
$11,954
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
22%
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.57
# American Indian Students
2 Students
98 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
1,555 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
75 Students
1,882 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
222 Students
4,151 Students
% Black Students
7%
6%
# White Students
2,277 Students
43,438 Students
% White Students
72%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
44 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
568 Students
24,002 Students
% of Others Students
18%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Madison County, TN?
The top-ranked private preschools in Madison County, TN include Jackson Christian School, University School Of Jackson, and St. Marys School.
How many private preschools are located in Madison County?
6 private preschools are located in Madison County.
How diverse are private preschools in Madison County?
Madison County private preschools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Madison County?
83% of private preschools in Madison County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Church of Christ).
Which private preschools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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